Why Choose a Fortified Roof?
While a standard roof is designed to hold up well in most climates, a fortified roof is much better equipped for regions where Mother Nature’s wrath can do real damage. What makes a fortified roof such a smart choice for your home or business?
Insurance Savings
Insurance policies for homes with fortified roofs are typically lower than non-fortified options.
Resale Value
Fortified roofs are generally included when appraising properties, which can significantly improve your resale value.
Family Safety
You can sleep a little easier knowing your roof is built to take a hit and is backed by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety.
Storm Protection
No matter how bad the weather gets, your roof stays put when winds are howling. They’re more suited for facing high winds, temperature shifts, and resisting water penetration.
How the Fortified Roofing Installation Process Works
Installing a FORTIFIED Roof™ is a straightforward process when handled by certified professionals. Here’s how our North Carolina roofing team ensures your home gets the ultimate protection from high winds and heavy rain.
Free Inspection
We climb up, check things out, and show you what we see. Our roofing experts have years of experience and can quickly identify issues that may not be apparent to the naked eye.
Recommendation
If opting for a fortified roof makes sense, we’ll explain the upgrades step by step, so everything is always transparent.
Installation
Our team follows IBHS guidelines to prepare the site, tear off the current roof, make repairs, install secondary barrier and underlayment, and then seal the roof edges, flashing, and any other components. We make this process simple, straightforward, and with minimal downtime.
Certification & Warranty
When the work’s finished, an inspector certifies it and provides you with a written warranty.
Why Choose Skywalker for Fortified Roofing?
Not every roofer has the training to install a FORTIFIED Roof™ the right way, Skywalker Roofing does. We’ve served homeowners across North Carolina and Virginia for years, and our crews are trained in IBHS Fortified Roof standards to deliver stronger, longer-lasting protection. From clear proposals and simplified insurance processes to expert installation and certified inspection, we make the process easy and transparent. If you want to make your home more resilient against hurricanes, high winds, and heavy rain, schedule a free roof inspection today.
Fortified Roofing FAQs
Do you have questions about installing fortified roofing? That’s okay! Below, we’ve answered some of the most common ones we receive:
Many do. Once the roof is inspected and certified, you’ll get paperwork to show your insurance company. Most carriers lower premiums because the roof is less likely to fail in a storm.
From the ground, you probably wouldn’t notice a thing. The upgrades are hidden under the shingles. What changes is the way everything’s sealed and fastened.
About the same time as a regular roof replacement. It’s not months of work; the crew just follows extra steps while they’re installing.
For a lot of homeowners, yes. You can save money on insurance, add value if you sell, and avoid repairs after heavy weather. And honestly, peace of mind is hard to put a price on.
That depends on what shape it’s in. Sometimes upgrades are possible, but if the roof is older or worn out, replacement is usually the better move.
